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Jillian Michaels is one of the toughest trainers of the Biggest Loser in the U.S. As a trainer, she uses a combination of Strength Training techniques with kickboxing, Pilates, yoga, and Plyometrics. She is certified under NESTA and AFAA, certified in Kettle bell exercises, and holds a nutrition and wellness consultant certificate with the AFPA which means that she can definitely kick the fat out of your butt (and belly)!

When Jillian Michaels says “you can lose up to 20 pounds in 30 days” by doing her 20-minute-a-day workout, believe her. There’s a reason her 30 Day Shred workout has become a national hit: it works. But if you have watched The Biggest Loser and saw how Jillian works out with her client, you know it’s not necessarily going to be easy.

The 30 Day Shred features three 20-minute workouts, each of which features, in rapid succession, short bursts of strength, cardio, and abs, and a cool-down. Sound easy? Think again. Even the beginner-level workout will have users’ heart rates up. Michaels allows no resting between each short burst of exercise, which is part of why the results happen so quickly. The transitions between strength, which can feature classic moves like push-ups or reps with small weights, and cardio, and then between cardio and abs, are a mere second or two. But that pacing helps guarantee the results that Michaels touts. “This helps you burn more fat and more calories, and gets you toned that much faster,” Michaels exhorts as she zips through the exercises. There are a few modified moves for true beginners, but even for them, Michaels doesn’t cut much slack; everyonehas to do real jumping jacks, and a lot of them. “I have 400-pound people who can do jumping jacks,” Michaels says “and if they can do it, you can do it!” The only thing you need to jump into the 30 Day Shred is a set of small hand weights, and, if you have a hard floor, a mat for the floor moves. Otherwise, commit 20 minutes a day for a month, and get that lean, shredded body you’ve always wanted.

Fitness Blender is one of my go-to resources for conditioning exercises and workouts. Most of the exercises are done in a circuit format and uses minimal to no equipment. Body weight exercises are emphasized since fitness blender is designed for people who want to continue working out on their own without needing to go to a gym.

Like any other exercise or intense physical activity, make sure that you are medically cleared for a heavy workout. HIIT is designed for those with a baseline level of fitness in terms of endurance, strength, coordination, and balance. The pace of the workout is fast and the exercises are continuous. If you are not sure about your fitness level, you can watch the video first and try the workout for 1 set at a slower pace. Rest whenever you need to.

Warm up for 5 to 10 minutes before doing the exercise routine and cool down properly after the workout. This video shows a 10 minute High Intensity Interval Training workout that will surely burn calories in less time. The pattern of this HIIT is 20 seconds continuous work to 10 seconds of active rest (20 seconds ON, 10 seconds OFF) done for 2 straight rounds per exercise. You will be doing only two exercises: Sidewinder Mountain Climbers and Toe Touch Jacks.